Indira Gandhi

Definition

She was an Indian politician who served as Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India.

Analogy

Think of Indira Gandhi as a trailblazing captain of a ship (India), navigating through stormy seas (political turmoil) and making tough decisions to keep the ship on course.

Related terms

Emergency Period in India (1975-77): A 21-month period when Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency declared across the country which curtailed civil liberties and led to widespread protests.

Green Revolution: An initiative that began during Indira Gandhi's rule, aimed at increasing agricultural production in India through high-yield crop varieties and modern farming techniques.

Non-Aligned Movement: An international organization that Indira Gandhi was part of. It consists of countries not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.